Today marks an important moment for the IU Jacobs School of Music as we pause to remember, with love and appreciation, students Chris Carducci, Garth Eppley, Georgina Joshi, Zachary Novak, and Robert Samels, who perished in a plane crash one year ago today. As part of this special time of remembrance, the Jacobs School of Music continues to extend its deepest condolences to their families and heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out to so many during this difficult time. Click here for more >>

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music has an illustrious history of educating winners of the annual Avery Fisher Artist Awards. This year, that history was further illuminated when IU alumnus Joshua Bell was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize in an April 10 ceremony at Lincoln Center. The prize, a $75,000 accolade presented for lifetime achievement, firmly establishes his reputation as the most revered U.S. violinist of his generation. Three of his fellow Jacobs alums were also recognized this year. Click here for more >>

IU Jacobs School of Music graduate Erick Carballo has received the 2006-2007 Esther L. Kinsley Ph.D. Dissertation Award, the highest honor for a research document that Indiana University bestows upon a student each year. The award, a single prize considered across all academic fields, marks the first time that a student at the Jacobs School of Music has won the accolade. Click here for more >>

Spring Semester is winding down, so hurry while you still have a chance! Catch the New Music Ensemble tonight and help celebrate the illustrious career of Mary Goetze in her farewell performance with the International Vocal Ensemble tomorrow. Saturday also features the IU Children’s Choir Spring Concert, a Computer Music and Video recital, the Opera Workshop Extravaganza (also on Sunday), and the Big Band Extravaganza! Enjoy Pro Arte & Baroque Orchestra, as well as the University Orchestra, on Sunday, with the All-Campus Orchestra on Monday, before the Kuttner Quartet takes the stage on Wednesday. All this, and still much more! Click here for more >>

This edition of Fanfare applauds the accomplishments of Kyle Adams, Eric Isaacson, Elliott Bark, Teri Herron, Melissa Hoag, Jason Bahr, Angela Brown, Brian Stucki, and many more! Click here for more >>

Now link directly to Peter Jacobi’s previews and reviews in The Herald-Times; no password needed! (Our sincere thanks to the HT.) Also, be sure to read the coverage of Avery Fisher Prize-winner Joshua Bell, as well as The New York Times’ review of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. We keep track of these articles and many more from around the globe for your information and convenience. Click here for more >>